South Africa Rugby

South Africa is one of the top rugby playing nations.  The Springboks have won two Rugby World Cup championships as well as multiple Tri Nations titles.

  • Wednesday, 21. September, 2011
    Burger fears SA grilling

    Burger fears SA grilling

    Namibia captain Jacques Burger fears his team will be made to pay by South Africa in Auckland if they do not reduce their error count.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Smit content with Boks' display

    Smit content with Boks' display

    South Africa captain John Smit hailed a "quality" first-half display after seeing his side's power game dismantle Fiji 49-3 at rhe World Cup.

  • Saturday, 17. September, 2011
    Boks too powerful for Fiji

    Boks too powerful for Fiji

    South Africa's power game proved too much for Fiji as the reigning world champions ran in six tries to go top of Pool D after a 49-3 win.

  • Friday, 16. September, 2011
    Springboks expect Fiji work-out

    Springboks expect Fiji work-out

    South Africa will be under no illusions of what to expect from Fiji come kick-off at Wellington Regional Stadium on Saturday (7am BST).

  • Thursday, 15. September, 2011
    Botha ready to motor

    Botha ready to motor

    Bakkies Botha is ready to give injury-hit world champions South Africa a timely boost by returning in Saturday's Pool D clash with Fiji.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Boks lose pair for Fiji clash

    Boks lose pair for Fiji clash

    Bryan Habana and Victor Matfield have been ruled out of South Africa's World Cup clash against Fiji in Wellington on Saturday.

  • Wednesday, 14. September, 2011
    Habana ruled out of Fiji match

    Habana ruled out of Fiji match

    South Africa will be without winger Bryan Habana has been ruled out of Saturday's Pool D match against Fiji because of a knee injury.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    Springboks have injury concerns

    Springboks have injury concerns

    South Africa are set to be without lock Victor Matfield and centre Jean de Villiers for their World Cup Pool D match with Fiji on Saturday.

  • Monday, 12. September, 2011
    WC organisers stand by decision

    WC organisers stand by decision

    World Cup organisers say "correct protocol" was followed by officials over a disputed James Hook penalty during Wales' defeat to South Africa.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Gatland laments missed chances

    Gatland laments missed chances

    Wales coach Warren Gatland lamented missed opportunities after the 17-16 defeat to South Africa in their World Cup opener in Wellington.

  • Sunday, 11. September, 2011
    Wales edged out by Springboks

    Wales edged out by Springboks

    Wales were left wondering what could have been as they were edged out 17-16 by South Africa in their opening World Cup game in Wellington.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    McBryde eyes solid Wales start

    Robin McBryde has stressed the importance of Wales making a strong start to their World Cup showdown with South Africa on Sunday.

  • Saturday, 10. September, 2011
    Gold: Scrum holds key for SA

    Gold: Scrum holds key for SA

    Springboks assistant coach Gary Gold believes the scrum provides a key platform for South Africa to launch their World Cup campaign on Sunday.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    North out to scare Springboks

    North out to scare Springboks

    George North was a statistician's dream when he made a spectacular Test debut for Wales against South Africa last year.

  • Friday, 9. September, 2011
    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Du Plessis: Wales are powerful

    Jannie du Plessis insists South Africa's power-packed bench for the clash against Wales is testament to their opponents' forward strength.